Overview

• Late 10th Century
• Religion: Hindu
• Patron: Rajendravarman
• Style: Preah Rup

Purpose

While often called a funerary temple, this was actually the state temple of King Rajendra-varman.

Significance

This was the second temple built once the capital was returned to Angkor from Koh Ker.

History

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Description

Pre Rup is a three tiered, square temple mountain within a laterite enclosure. Four stairways, one at each cardinal direction, lead to the summit, where there are five sanctuaries. An addition 12 small sanctuaries are on the lowest tier. Within the enclosure are also two libraries and a series of galleries.